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Italy

If you’re a traveler that is looking for adventure mixed
with rich history, then The Race of the Candles is the perfect festival destination for
you. It’s a tradition that has been carried on since 1242, and perhaps
the most amazing part is ... Read more >

Location: Grande Piazza, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy Dates: Penultimate Saturday in June and first Sunday in September Level of Participation: 3 – don some breeches and watch the jousters charge Description:... Read more >

Location: Palazzo Medici, Pisa, Italy Dates: 17 June Level of Participation: 1 – gasp at the paliotto scramble Description: Venice may be famous for its gondolas, but across the country, ... Read more >

Location: Cocullo, Italy Dates: First Thursday in May Level of Participation: 2 – be happy to watch the snakes from a distance Description: The feast of St Domenic might sound fairly tame, but that’s only until you throw in a writhing nest ... Read more >

Location: Venice, Italy. Piazza San Marco is the focus of the festival. Dates: Begins two Fridays before Ash Wednesday, finishing on Shrove Tuesday Level of Participation: 3 – don a mask and join in the famous ball Description: The high point ... Read more >

Location: Ivrea, Italy. The battle takes place in the town’s main square. Dates: Concludes on Shrove Tuesday Level of Participation: 2 – though the battle officially involves only the teams, if you happen to slip ... Read more >

Location: Terni, Italy. The feast takes place outside the Basilica di San Valentino. Dates: Throughout February, but particularly 14 February Level of Participation: 5 – the feast, and whatever other St Valentine’s ... Read more >

Location: Rocca Canterano, Italy Dates: November Level of Participation: 2 – watch the actors lampoon the love-sick Description: With all that unbridled passion flowing in Italy, there have ... Read more >

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